xiv, 229 pages ; 23 cm

This book provides an integrated framework for the explanation of how nationalism has become one of the most powerful ideologies of modern times. Starting with a consideration of the medieval roots of the nation, the author goes on to examine the various approaches and structural theories which have been used to explain the development of nationalism. In so doing, he highlights the key role of cultural and political influences, as well as the impact of the French Revolution and its aftermath. Clearly written with concise, self-contained chapters, this book will be of interest to undergraduates taking a range of social science and history courses as well as specialist readers

Includes bibliographical references and index

pt. I. The Nation: A Medieval Heritage. 1. Prelude to Nationhood. 2. Domains of Statehood and Nationhood -- pt. II. The Development of Nationalism: Structural Factors. 3. Capitalism and Nationalism. 4. State and Nationalism. 5. Class, Civil Society and Nationalism. 6. Church, Civil Religion and Nationalism -- pt. III. The Development of Nationalism: Ideological Factors. 7. Political and Cultural Nationalism -- pt. IV. The Development of Nationalism: Historical Processes. 8. The Force of Historical Events: The French Revolution and its Aftermaths. 9. Nationalist Paths to Modernity -- pt. V. Theoretical Recapitulation

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